Min Aung Hlaing

China, Myanmar pledge mutual support in joint statement

BEIJING, CHINA - JUNE 16: Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a bilateral meeting with Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing at the Great Hall of the People on June 16, 2026 in Beijing, China. Lintao Zhang/Pool via REUTERS

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‘Brotherly bonds’: Political recognition is top prize for Myanmar leader’s China visit

Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing (R) and China's President Xi Jinping inspecting a guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

US scholar of Myanmar detained in China was on academic visit, think tank says

China’s Xi backs Myanmar’s President as two leaders meet in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing attend a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on June 16 in Beijing, China.

China embraces Myanmar’s president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy

The delegation accompanying President Min Aung Hlaing to China includes the chief ministers of Myanmar’s Kachin and Shan states.

Myanmar’s former junta chief kicks off visit to China as civilian president

Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing attends a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, September 25, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool

China arrests US scholar who studies Myanmar on suspicion of spying

China has notified the US consulate general in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou of the arrest.

Indian PM Modi hosts sanctioned Myanmar leader to build relations

Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing arrived in India on May 30 for his first foreign trip as president.

Myanmar’s junta chief-turned-president heads to India, with an eye on China

FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's military leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing participates in a parade commemorating the 81st Armed Forces Day in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Myanmar president to embark on first India visit since taking over

Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing speaks during a session of the World Atomic Week international forum, an event dedicated to the global nuclear industry and related sectors, in Moscow, Russia, September 25, 2025. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina/Pool

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